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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-04
Listing for:
Elvet Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
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Science
Environmental Compliance & Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Site Chemist for the regional division of a £75m waste management company in Teesside.
Independently owned with a strong family ethos, they offer excellent employee benefits and have a long-standing tradition of developing the careers of those who help the business thrive.
The Teesside division is expanding following sustained success and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work to clients, making this an exciting time to join the team.
Main duties will include:- Operating process plant in line with permit, procedures and consent to discharge
- Analysing incoming loads promptly and designating correct process routes
- Operating laboratory processes safely and efficiently, using correct PPE and following SOPs
- Ensuring accurate documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads
- Ensuring all site activities comply with S.H.E. policies and relevant legislation
- Providing analytical information to optimise vehicle turnaround, processing efficiency and customer service
- Supporting development and improvement of site activities, including analysis of new potential waste streams
- Taking appropriate action regarding waste acceptance and rectifying issues
- Packing and segregating lab smalls waste at customer sites safely and in line with SOPs
- Minimum HNC in Chemistry
- Good knowledge of hazardous waste
- Ability to assess safety, environmental and plant impact of processing hazardous waste
- Experience of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to waste operations
- Technical competency in handling hazardous chemicals
- Computer literacy, including basic Excel and Word
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
- Full UK driving licence
- £30,000 to £31,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual pay rise in line with inflation
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension scheme with up to 4.5% employer contribution
- Healthshield plan covering dental, optical, wellbeing, prescriptions and online GP access
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